Private providers of NHS services

Sodexo: Ordinary Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of January 12, 2021

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Private providers of NHS services, CAC 40, Hauts-de-Seine, Sodexo, Sophie Bellon, Companies, Economy of France, Industry economics)

Paris, January 12, 2021 In the context of the health crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, and in order to protect all shareholders, guests and organizers, the Sodexo Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Ordinary form and chaired by Sophie Bellon, behind closed doors, without the physical presence of shareholders and other persons entitled to attend.

Key Points: 
  • Paris, January 12, 2021 In the context of the health crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, and in order to protect all shareholders, guests and organizers, the Sodexo Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Ordinary form and chaired by Sophie Bellon, behind closed doors, without the physical presence of shareholders and other persons entitled to attend.
  • Quorum was established at 83.8%, and 1943 shareholders were represented or voted by correspondence.
  • Although the Shareholders Meeting was held behind closed doors, shareholders were invited to actively participate by asking questions before and during this event.
  • 420,000 employees as at August 31, 2020
    11 billion euro in market capitalization (as at January 11, 2021)

Sodexo Reinvents Catering with Atlas AI Platform

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 8, 2021
Companies, Telecommunications, Industry economics), Private providers of NHS services, CAC 40, Hauts-de-Seine, Sodexo, Huawei

To address these challenges, Sodexo, one of the world's largest catering service providers, works with Huawei France to launch the Seefood intelligent settlement solution.

Key Points: 
  • To address these challenges, Sodexo, one of the world's largest catering service providers, works with Huawei France to launch the Seefood intelligent settlement solution.
  • The solution builds on the Huawei Atlas AI software and hardware platform, and combines AI image recognition into the settlement phase to automatically recognize dishes, calculate prices, and complete settlement via cards and mobile terminals.
  • Huawei will deepen its collaboration with Sodexo to explore more scenarios in the catering industry, make catering services more convenient, and provide a better dining experience for consumers.
  • Headquartered in Paris, France, Sodexo provides catering services for enterprises, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and factories worldwide.

Acadia Healthcare Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell U.K. Operations

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Hospitals, General Health, Health, Mental health, Private providers of NHS services, Acadia Healthcare, Priory Group, Acadia, Waterland

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) (Acadia or the Company) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.K. operations to Waterland Private Equity (Waterland) for a purchase price of approximately 1,078 million.

Key Points: 
  • Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) (Acadia or the Company) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.K. operations to Waterland Private Equity (Waterland) for a purchase price of approximately 1,078 million.
  • The transaction includes the sale of the entirety of Acadias U.K. business operations, which are operated under the name of The Priory Group (the Priory Business).
  • Commenting on the announcement, Debbie Osteen, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia, stated, We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Priory Business to Waterland.
  • As of September 30, 2020, Acadia operated a network of 582 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 18,300 beds in 40 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.

Avadyne Health Ranked #1 in Patient Communications & Financial Satisfaction Solutions for Second Year

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Private providers of NHS services

1 in patient communications and financial satisfaction solutions by Black Book Research for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • 1 in patient communications and financial satisfaction solutions by Black Book Research for the second year in a row.
  • 1 for patient communications and financial satisfaction solutions a second year in a row," said Jayson Yardley, CEO of Avadyne Health.
  • "As an organization with 'The Patient Financial Experience Company' as our tagline, we strive to exceed patient expectations for communication, transparency and overall experience during every engagement."
  • Our solutions help hospitals reduce costs, increase collections and improve patient communications and satisfaction with self-pay account resolution and bad debt recovery services.

Increasing Focus on Offering End-to-end Healthcare Services to Emerge as Key Driving Factor for Healthcare Facilities Management Market Growth, Says TMR

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Property management, Facility management, Service, Private providers of NHS services

Based on the type of service, the global healthcare facility management market is segmented into hard and soft services.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the type of service, the global healthcare facility management market is segmented into hard and soft services.
  • The soft services can be sub-segmented into cleaning and pest control, laundry, catering, security, waste management, and other soft services such as administrative services.
  • Although the global market size of soft healthcare facility management services is expected be more than hard healthcare facility management services, nevertheless, hard services are anticipated to witness a higher growth rate than soft services during the forecast period.
  • Gain business intelligence on global Healthcare Facilities Management Market (Service Type - Hard Services, Soft Services; Hard Services - Plumbing, Air Conditioning Maintenance, Fire Protection Systems, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, Others (Fabric Maintenance, etc.

Increasing Focus on Offering End-to-end Healthcare Services to Emerge as Key Driving Factor for Healthcare Facilities Management Market Growth, Says TMR

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Property management, Facility management, Service, Private providers of NHS services

Based on the type of service, the global healthcare facility management market is segmented into hard and soft services.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the type of service, the global healthcare facility management market is segmented into hard and soft services.
  • The soft services can be sub-segmented into cleaning and pest control, laundry, catering, security, waste management, and other soft services such as administrative services.
  • Although the global market size of soft healthcare facility management services is expected be more than hard healthcare facility management services, nevertheless, hard services are anticipated to witness a higher growth rate than soft services during the forecast period.
  • Gain business intelligence on global Healthcare Facilities Management Market (Service Type - Hard Services, Soft Services; Hard Services - Plumbing, Air Conditioning Maintenance, Fire Protection Systems, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, Others (Fabric Maintenance, etc.

While Hospital Margins Shrink, Leaders Search for More Sustainable Operating Models - Industry Analysis by Loyale Healthcare

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Private providers of NHS services

Throughout this challenging year, healthcare has been hit with higher expenses (up 14% per Adjusted Discharge YTD) and reduced volumes (down 11%).

Key Points: 
  • Throughout this challenging year, healthcare has been hit with higher expenses (up 14% per Adjusted Discharge YTD) and reduced volumes (down 11%).
  • Before the pandemic, virtual care was a minor sideline for most healthcare providers with little or no long-term value as a strategic asset.
  • She went on to state that, "This revolutionary method of improving access to care is transforming healthcare delivery in America.
  • Loyale Healthcare is committed to a mission of turning patient responsibility into lasting loyalty for its healthcare provider customers.

2020 Analysis of the Healthcare Sector in South Africa with Profiles of 26 Entities Including the Department of Health and the South African National Blood Service

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 20, 2020
Health, Health Economics, Health policy, Articles, Private providers of NHS services, Health care, Health system, Healthcare industry, Netcare, Healthcare in Taiwan, National health insurance

DUBLIN, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Healthcare Sector in South Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Healthcare Sector in South Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • While private healthcare delivery is generally of a high standard, most public sector healthcare facilities are overextended, understaffed and poorly resourced.
  • To redress inequities in the health sector, government plans to overhaul the system and phase in National Health Insurance.
  • There are profiles of 26 entities including the Department of Health and the South African National Blood Service, major private hospital groups Life Healthcare, Mediclinic and Netcare and laboratory services such as Ampath.

Top 8 Tips to Keep You and Your Guests Safe During a COVID-19 Thanksgiving

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Private providers of NHS services, Rentokil Initial, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies

Chris Boyles, VP of Food Safety for Steritech, provided his top eight tips to stay safe this year over the holidays:

Key Points: 
  • Chris Boyles, VP of Food Safety for Steritech, provided his top eight tips to stay safe this year over the holidays:
    Keep any gathering small and set standards for your attendees.
  • While the safest way to gather is virtually this year, limit the number of attendees if you plan to host an in-person event.
  • And plan a virtual option to touch base with family members who cannot attend due to symptoms or high risk of illness.
  • Steritech is part of Rentokil Initial plc, a leading business services company, operating globally in over 70 countries.

United Kingdom Healthcare Market Review 2020: UK Healthcare Expenditure Trends, Politics and Regulations and A Review of Significant Healthcare Events and COVID-19

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 16, 2020
Private providers of NHS services, Health in England, National Health Service, NHS Scotland, Health in the United Kingdom, Association of Independent Healthcare Organisations

DUBLIN, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "UK Healthcare Market Review 32ed" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "UK Healthcare Market Review 32ed" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The 32nd edition of the UK Healthcare Market Review is vital reading for independent providers, commissioners, advisors and investors active in the UK's independent healthcare and social care sectors.
  • Many independent hospitals and healthcare facilities were signed over to the NHS throughout the spring and summer of 2020.
  • The new UK Healthcare Market Review looks at the drivers for this exponential growth.